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"First shed In Progress"
What're these spots?
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I noticed a couple of dark spots on Dart's belly the other day. They don't seem to match up with any of the scale rot photos I looked at. What are they?
Getting this photo was a 2 person job--he was in major panic flail mode.
Keeper of Dart, the Pastel Checkered Garter, Noodle, the Mexican Black King, and Natasha, the Russian Ratsnake
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Re: What're these spots?
Looks like a really minor version of what you'd call scale rot to me. Honestly they'll probably shed out if you just leave them alone, but you may want to use a Q-tip and just brush some betadine on those spots a few times just as a preventative measure.
Also make sure the substrate hasn't been getting damp or anything just in case.
Lora
3.0 T. sirtalis sirtalis, 1.1 T. cyrtopsis ocellatus, 1.0 L. caerulea, 0.1 C. cranwelli, 0.1 T. carolina, 0.1 P. regius, 0.1 G. rosea, 0.0.1 B. smithi, 0.1 H. carolinensis
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"First shed In Progress"
Re: What're these spots?
Hmmm!
His substrate is bone dry--I keep a humid hide for him, so the only way he'd be getting too wet is if he either hung out in there too much or...went swimming too often, both of which are his own dang fault, if so.
I might try for a little betadine and water swim, rather than brushing some on--he's really not super keen on me holding onto his wiggly shoelace self. Followed by some towel playtime so he dries back off!
Keeper of Dart, the Pastel Checkered Garter, Noodle, the Mexican Black King, and Natasha, the Russian Ratsnake
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Re: What're these spots?
Not sure it's anything to be too alarmed about. Treating with a little Betadine is a good idea. I'm guessing after the next shed you won't see this anymore.
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Re: What're these spots?
He shed it off yesterday, and belly looks fine now. Shrug!
Sure wasn't happy about me checking, though. There was much flailing and musking to be had. Still holding out hope that maybe, one day he'll accept me. Haha.
Keeper of Dart, the Pastel Checkered Garter, Noodle, the Mexican Black King, and Natasha, the Russian Ratsnake
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Re: What're these spots?
 Originally Posted by ObsidianDragon
He shed it off yesterday, and belly looks fine now. Shrug!
Sure wasn't happy about me checking, though. There was much flailing and musking to be had. Still holding out hope that maybe, one day he'll accept me. Haha.
Wow, that's great! I'm sure he will.
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